SPED Paraprofessional

ST. JOHN ELEMENTARY; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ST. JOHN ELEMENTARY in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and one of: ParaPro score, an Associate’s degree, or two years of college credits. The incumbent will work to support students and staff within the school community.

Background checks are conducted upon recommendation; fingerprinting is not required to apply. Position type is full-time and on-site at ST. JOHN ELEMENTARY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One of the following is required: ParaPro exam passing score, an Associate’s degree, or two years of full-time college credit.

Responsibilities

• Must establish and maintain positive working relationships with school stakeholders, state and federal agencies and the general public.
• Background check will be performed upon employment recommendation.
• Fingerprinting is not required to apply.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SPED Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905740

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent is required. In addition, applicants must have one of the following:

• Passing score on the ParaPro exam, OR
• Associate’s degree, OR
• Two years of full time college credit.

Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with school stakeholders, state and federal agencies and the general public.

The background check will be done upon employment recommendation. You are not required to be fingerprinted to apply.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time